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DFS Discover Financial Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Discover Financial Services stock stands at 13.39 as of Feb 12, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $14.09 and the stock price of $188.72 per share. An increase of 24% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 10.8 of the last 4 quarters.

DFS PE ratio history

How has DFS's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Discover Financial Services has been 10.24. The current 13.39 PE ratio is 31% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, DFS's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 25.15, with a price of $90.53 and an EPS of $3.6. The Mar 2020 quarter recorded the bottom point at 5.33, with a price of $35.67 and an EPS of $6.69.

Today
13.39
Average
10.24
Median
10.08
Minimum
5.33
Maximum
25.15

Discover Financial Services PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 169.56% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -73.96% in 2021

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2023 10.49 63.4% $112.4 $10.71
2022 6.42 -1.98% $97.83 $15.25
2021 6.55 -73.96% $115.56 $17.64
2020 25.15 169.56% $90.53 $3.6
2019 9.33 23.58% $84.82 $9.09
2018 7.55 -46.72% $58.98 $7.81
2017 14.17 13.45% $76.92 $5.43
2016 12.49 19.75% $72.09 $5.77
2015 10.43 -21.81% $53.62 $5.14
2014 13.34 18.47% $65.49 $4.91
2013 11.26 20.95% $55.95 $4.97
2012 9.31 58.6% $41.61 $4.47
2011 5.87 -60.5% $23.82 $4.06
2010 14.86 129.68% $18.28 $1.23
2009 6.47 20.26% $15.46 $2.39

Discover Financial Services PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Sep 2024 9.96 -1.19% $140.29 $14.09
Jun 2024 10.08 -19.81% $130.81 $12.98
Mar 2024 12.57 19.83% $131.09 $10.43
Dec 2023 10.49 54.49% $112.4 $10.71
Sep 2023 6.79 -18% $86.63 $12.75
Jun 2023 8.28 21.94% $116.85 $14.11
Mar 2023 6.79 5.76% $98.84 $14.55
Dec 2022 6.42 7.36% $97.83 $15.25
Sep 2022 5.98 -4.01% $90.92 $15.2
Jun 2022 6.23 -5.03% $94.58 $15.17
Mar 2022 6.56 0.15% $110.19 $16.8
Dec 2021 6.55 -10.76% $115.56 $17.64
Sep 2021 7.34 -2.91% $122.85 $16.74
Jun 2021 7.56 -29.28% $118.29 $15.65
Mar 2021 10.69 -57.5% $94.99 $8.89

DFS average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of DFS for the past years

Currently, DFS's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
8.2
5-year avg
9.8
10-year avg
10.24
15-year avg
10.21

DFS PE vs peers

What is DFS's PE ratio compared to its peers

DFS's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks COF and TFSL, but it is greater than ZION's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
ZION Zions Bancorporation National Association 12.64 $8.19B
DFS Discover Financial Services 13.39 $47.41B
COF Capital One Financial Corp 18.51 $74.98B
TFSL TFS Financial CORP 48 $3.77B

Frequently asked questions

What is Discover Financial Services's PE ratio?

As of Feb 12, 2025, DFS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 13.39.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for DFS stock is 8.2.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Discover Financial Services (DFS)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for DFS stock is 9.8.

What is the highest PE ratio for DFS?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 25.15 in the Dec 2020 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for DFS compare to its historical average?

DFS's current price to earnings ratio is 31% above its 10-year historical average.

How is DFS's PE ratio calculated (Discover Financial Services PE ratio formula)?

The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Feb 12, 2025), Discover Financial Services's stock price is $188.72. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $14.09. Therefore, Discover Financial Services's P/E ratio for today is 13.39. PE RATIO(13.39) = STOCK PRICE($188.72) / TTM EPS($14.09)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.